| Editor |
Buschan, Georg, 1863-1942 |
| Title |
Die Sitten der Völker, Erster Band
Liebe, Ehe, Heirat, Geburt, Religion, Aberglaube, Lebensgewohnheiten, Kultureigentümlichkeiten, Tod und Bestattung bei allen Völkern der Erde
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Union Deutsche Verlasggesellschaft,1914.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Australien und Ozeanien: Polynesien und Mikronesien. Die Fidschiinseln. Melanesien. Australien -- Asien: Indonesien. Die Philippinen. Malakka oder die malaiische Halbinsel. Andamanen und Nikobaren. Hinterindien. Französisch-Indochina. China.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Die Sitten der Völker, Erster Band" by Georg Buschan is a detailed anthropological study written in the early 20th century. This work examines the customs, traditions, and cultural practices of various peoples across the globe, focusing on themes such as love, marriage, birth, religion, and superstition. The text reflects an academic interest during a period when comparative ethnology was gaining traction, aiming to document and understand the complexities of human societies. The opening of the work introduces the rationale behind its compilation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the customs of different cultures to appreciate and reflect on modern societal norms. Buschan points out that many prevalent behaviors, customs, and beliefs may seem odd through a contemporary lens but often stem from deeply held traditional views that connect to ancient practices. He draws attention to various examples of rituals and customs from diverse cultures, including childbirth celebrations, marriage traditions, and funerary practices, hinting at a rich variety of practices that hold significant meaning in their respective societies. This sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the intersections between culture, tradition, and the evolving human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
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| Subject |
Ethnology
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| Subject |
Manners and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67262 |
| Release Date |
Jan 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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